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    Portières (en. Doors)

    /pɔʁ.tjɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A fabric device, generally hung inside a door to conceal or insulate it.
    The curtains in the bedroom add a touch of elegance.
    Les portières de la chambre apportent une touche d'élégance.
    A heavy curtain intended to isolate one room from another.
    She drew the curtains to darken the room.
    Elle a tiré les portières pour assombrir la pièce.
    A decorative element placed at the entrance of a room or space.
    The decorated curtains transformed the entry hall.
    Les portières décorées ont transformé le hall d'entrée.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'porte' and 'tière', deriving from Latin 'porta'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to draw the curtains
    to close or open the curtains to control the light.
    tirer les portières
    velvet curtains
    curtains made from luxurious velvet fabric.
    portières en velours
    to touch the curtains
    to affect the space or ambiance of a room through the use of fabrics.
    toucher aux portières

    Related Words

    drape
    A fabric hung to cover or divide spaces.
    rideau
    insulation
    The process of separating a space to make it private.
    isolation

    Slang Meanings

    The term used to refer to curtains used informally.
    The old curtains in the room have become very trendy.
    Les vieux portières de la salle sont devenues très tendances.
    A humorous reference to car curtains.
    He opened the curtains like a true gentleman.
    Il a ouvert les portières comme un vrai gentleman.